When “President” Elon Musk was ushered into office by “Vice President” Donald Trump, he came with a simple mandate: Cut waste, fraud and abuse out of the federal government. In theory, that’s a laudable goal. The federal government is a…
When President Donald Trump was first elected in 2016, I was shocked. Like many other political analysts, I underestimated voters’ willingness to tolerate blatant corruption and misinformation for the sake of change. While there is no doubt in my mind…
March has traditionally been celebrated as Women’s History Month, encouraging Americans to learn more about both the contributions of women and the progress of women’s rights. From the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote in 1920 to the…
Black History Month is one of my favorite times of the year. While there is no bad month to reflect on and commemorate the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans, there remains something special about making a meaningful effort…
In the last few months, Democrats have been forced to do a lot of soul searching. The 2024 election cycle was one of the most dramatic and tumultuous in this country’s history, from President Joe Biden dropping out of the…
Georgia is one of the most incredible states in the nation. I’ve spent my entire life here and seen everything this place has to offer, from its natural wonders to its kind, supportive people that you can find in any…
In politics, there are a lot of transactional friendships, rooted in the question, “What can you do for me?” It is one of the main reasons that so few people trust politicians, lobbyists or anyone else who passes through legislative…
The United States of America leads the world in innovation, as the birthplace of some of the most incredible technological advancements of the last century. It also remains a cultural powerhouse around the world, with American movies, TV shows and…
Over the last 40 years, the wealth gap between rich and poor Americans has grown into a chasm. While our economy is larger now than it ever has been, with macroeconomic trends like employment, median household income and the stock…
Those of us who have been lucky enough to make our way around this state know that Georgia is special. While there are a great many things we take pride in, from our deep community bonds to our thriving economy…
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